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Published: Monday, April 22, 2013 at 11:35 p.m.

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Greater Wilmington Sports Club presents lunch with Don Shea

WILMINGTON | On Friday, May 3, the Greater Wilmington Sports Club will present a “Journey in Sports Broadcasting with Don Shea” at the Hilton Wilmington Riverside. The the luncheon will begin at noon, and the program will be 12:30–1:30 p.m. Shea is a member of the N.C. Sports Hall of Fame Board, the National Football League College Hall of Fame, and a former member of the N.C. Boxing Commission. He is a member of the Duke Children’s Classic Board, the Make-A-Wish Foundation Advisory Board and has been co-chairman of the Jim Valvano Kids Klassic for more than 25 years. A familiar face to N.C. State Wolfpack fans, he is also the host of the “Inside Wolfpack Sports” feature on GoPack.com.

An outreach program of the Greater Wilmington Sports Hall of Fame, the Sports Club supports scholarships for student athletes. The cost to attend this event is $15 per seat for members and $20 per seat for nonmembers. To reserve seats and purchase lunch online, visit www.

gwshof.com and click on the Sports Club tab. For details, contact 620-3906 or suesansullivan@gwshof.com.

Civitan Club awards $500 grants to nonprofits at Disabilities Luncheon

WILMINGTON | The Wilmington Civitan Club awarded $500 grants to the National Alliance on Mental Illness and Welcome Home Angel at its annual Disabilities Luncheon recently. The money resulted from donations of the candy and coin box sales found at local restaurants and businesses.

NAMI has supported Ocean House both financially and with volunteers for more than 20 years, and serves the mentally ill in the community. Welcome Home Angel brings joy and comfort to local children with chronic and debilitating illnesses or injuries by providing a makeover in the home.

Thalian Association receives grant from Wilmington East Rotary Club

WILMINGTON | The Wilmington East Rotary Club has awarded a grant to Thalian Association Children’s Theater (TACT). TACT offers theatrical training and production opportunities as part of the mission of Thalian Association “to teach youth life skills through education and provide an outlet for artists and technicians to develop and exercise their craft.” TACT Academy offers affordable classes in all creative aspects of live theater and presents five productions annually on the Second Street Stage in the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center.

Golf tournament benefits hospice

LELAND | The Brunswick Forest “Closer to Home” Golf Classic will start at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 16, at Cape Fear National at Brunswick Forest. The tournament features 18 holes of golf, lunch, beverages and a chance to win a new car. Dinner and an awards ceremony with silent and live auctions will follow the event.

The entry fee is $600 per team. For information on team registration and sponsorship opportunities, call Tracey Kellogg at 796-7962. The deadline for team registration is May 10.

Proceeds benefit Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter, a nonprofit agency that provides care to patients with an advanced illness, support and counseling to families, and education to the community.

Pick the best of Beach Scene

We all know Southeastern North Carolina has some of the best beaches around. But we want to know what makes them so great. We want you to nominate your favorite beach businesses, foods and attractions. You can nominate places until April 26. Then from April 29 through May 13, vote for your favorites. All nominees should be found at one of the beaches in Pender, New Hanover or Brunswick county. Vote at www.starnewsonline.com/beachvote.

Email your New Hanover County news items to New.Hanover@StarNewsOnline.com. They must be received two weeks before the event date.

<p class="bold allcaps">Greater Wilmington Sports Club presents lunch with Don Shea</p>
<p>WILMINGTON | On Friday, May 3, the Greater Wilmington Sports Club will present a “Journey in Sports Broadcasting with Don Shea” at the Hilton Wilmington Riverside. The the luncheon will begin at noon, and the program will be 12:30–1:30 p.m. Shea is a member of the N.C. Sports Hall of Fame Board, the National Football League College Hall of Fame, and a former member of the N.C. Boxing Commission. He is a member of the Duke Children's Classic Board, the Make-A-Wish Foundation Advisory Board and has been co-chairman of the Jim Valvano Kids Klassic for more than 25 years. A familiar face to N.C. State Wolfpack fans, he is also the host of the “Inside Wolfpack Sports” feature on GoPack.com.</p><p>An outreach program of the Greater Wilmington Sports Hall of Fame, the Sports Club supports scholarships for student athletes. The cost to attend this event is $15 per seat for members and $20 per seat for nonmembers. To reserve seats and purchase lunch online, visit www. </p><p>gwshof.com and click on the Sports Club tab. For details, contact 620-3906 or suesansullivan@gwshof.com.</p><h3>Civitan Club awards $500 grants to nonprofits at Disabilities Luncheon</h3>
<p>WILMINGTON | The Wilmington Civitan Club awarded $500 grants to the National Alliance on Mental Illness and Welcome Home Angel at its annual Disabilities Luncheon recently. The money resulted from donations of the candy and coin box sales found at local restaurants and businesses.</p><p>NAMI has supported Ocean House both financially and with volunteers for more than 20 years, and serves the mentally ill in the community. Welcome Home Angel brings joy and comfort to local children with chronic and debilitating illnesses or injuries by providing a makeover in the home.</p><h3>Thalian Association receives grant from Wilmington East Rotary Club</h3>
<p>WILMINGTON | The Wilmington East Rotary Club has awarded a grant to Thalian Association Children's Theater (TACT). TACT offers theatrical training and production opportunities as part of the mission of Thalian Association “to teach youth life skills through education and provide an outlet for artists and technicians to develop and exercise their craft.” TACT Academy offers affordable classes in all creative aspects of live theater and presents five productions annually on the Second Street Stage in the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center.</p><h3>Golf tournament benefits hospice</h3>
<p>LELAND | The Brunswick Forest “Closer to Home” Golf Classic will start at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 16, at Cape Fear National at Brunswick Forest. The tournament features 18 holes of golf, lunch, beverages and a chance to win a new car. Dinner and an awards ceremony with silent and live auctions will follow the event.</p><p>The entry fee is $600 per team. For information on team registration and sponsorship opportunities, call Tracey Kellogg at 796-7962. The deadline for team registration is May 10.</p><p>Proceeds benefit Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter, a nonprofit agency that provides care to patients with an advanced illness, support and counseling to families, and education to the community.</p><h3>Pick the best of Beach Scene</h3>
<p>We all know Southeastern North Carolina has some of the best beaches around. But we want to know what makes them so great. We want you to nominate your favorite beach businesses, foods and attractions. You can nominate places until April 26. Then from April 29 through May 13, vote for your favorites. All nominees should be found at one of the beaches in Pender, New Hanover or Brunswick county. Vote at www.starnewsonline.com/beachvote.</p><p>Email your New Hanover County news items to New.Hanover@StarNewsOnline.com. They must be received two weeks before the event date.</p>